Shower activity and rain resulted in "excellent humidity recoveries" Tuesday night and aided in containing the fire, Cal Fire reported Wednesday.
No fire growth is expected. The fire has burned 28, acres, caused two deaths and destroyed at least 22 structures, according to the unified command fighting the fire. Two first responders were reported injured and five structures were reported damaged by fire.
There were 2, firefighters assigned to the fire on Tuesday, working under a unified command consisting of Cal Fire Riverside, the U. The fire was still threatening structures. All evacuation orders have been lifted. Redlands East Valley High School remained open for individuals who were impacted by possible debris flows.
Officials also said Tuesday that a recovery call center has been opened to assist residents who had their home damaged or destroyed in the fire. The number is and will be staffed weekdays from 8 a. Two civilians were killed and one was severely burned early in the fire. Sheriff's officials confirmed Wednesday the two deceased victims were found inside a vehicle in the block of Avery Canyon Road in East Hemet Sept.
The two victims have not been formally identified by authorities, but friends identified them to reporters as Ian Compton and his daughter Mikayla Porter, who had autism. Friends said their family pets were also killed. Compton's wife, Tina, was severely burned and remains hospitalized. A sheriff's official said Wednesday the woman, who was found outside the vehicle on Avery Canyon Road, was expected to survive.
